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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.39 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.39 and 101.39 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.39 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.39 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.39 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 20,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620.19/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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